Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

World

Six Russians arrested in France football violence: Authorities

AFP

Published

-

Six Russians have been arrested in connection with the violent clashes that broke out at the weekend around the Euro 2016 tournament in southern France, authorities announced Wednesday.

At the same time, three other Russians and a Ukrainian are to be expelled following violence Tuesday in northern France, police said.

Six Russians have been arrested in connection with the violent clashes that broke out at the weekend around the Euro 2016 tournament in southern France, authorities announced Wednesday.

At the same time, three other Russians and a Ukrainian are to be expelled following violence Tuesday in northern France, police said.

In this article:2016, Arrest, euro, fbl, France, violence
AFP
Written By

With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.

You may also like:

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks after signing legislation authorizing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan at the White House on April 24, 2024 US President Joe Biden delivers remarks after signing legislation authorizing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan at the White House on April 24, 2024

World

US president signs bill to provide new aid for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks after signing legislation authorizing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan at the White House on April 24, 2024...

15 hours ago
Meta's growth is due in particular to its sophisticated advertising tools and the success of "Reels" Meta's growth is due in particular to its sophisticated advertising tools and the success of "Reels"

Business

Meta sees profits soar in first quarter

Meta's growth is due in particular to its sophisticated advertising tools and the success of "Reels" - Copyright AFP SEBASTIEN BOZONJulie JAMMOTFacebook-owner Meta on...

11 hours ago
Tony Fernandes bought AirAsia for a token one ringgitt after the September 11 attacks on the United States Tony Fernandes bought AirAsia for a token one ringgitt after the September 11 attacks on the United States

Business

Malaysian airline mogul Fernandes delays retirement

Tony Fernandes bought AirAsia for a token one ringgitt after the September 11 attacks on the United States - Copyright AFP Arif KartonoMalaysia’s Tony...

23 hours ago
AfD leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla face damaging allegations about an EU parliamentarian's aide accused of spying for China AfD leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla face damaging allegations about an EU parliamentarian's aide accused of spying for China

World

Chinese spying claims deepen German far right’s woes

AfD leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla face damaging allegations about an EU parliamentarian's aide accused of spying for China - Copyright AFP Odd...

18 hours ago